What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former capital city is green, but with parts in ruins (5,10)" mean?

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What is the answer to "Former capital city is green, but with parts in ruins (5,10)"?

The answer is SAINT PETERSBURG.

Former capital city is green, but with parts in ruins (5,10)

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